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Making of @Clinark Tribute to Michael Jackson

April 18, 2012 Published by

“I am totally honoured by the support I have received on this work. Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 were a major influence and inspiration to me as I grew up. I, as was the rest of world, so saddened by his untimely death.

In May 2009 with the anticipation of seeing Michael in concert in London at O2 Arena, I was singing along to I’ll Be There, and my manager Juliet Edwards, suggested that I record the song. It was released just 4 days before Michael’s death in June 2009. I watched with the world as the tragedy of Michael’s passing unfolded and joined fans around the world in the condolences. On hearing that ‘Smile’ was one of Michael’s favourite songs, I recorded a version of the song too in Dec 2009. I was still devastated by Michael’s death but set about putting the optimism into the song and celebrating the contribution Michael made to this world.

By August 2010 I had so many requests from fans for more covers and was further moiré encouraged by DJ Musical Genius amongst many others. So in August 2010. I re-assembled my old album crew of great musicians who worked on my debut album ‘Journey to Foreign.’ So we went back to Stingray’s Big House Studio in London , with Dillie , Mafia & Fluxy, Stanley Andrew with the addition of Michael Martin for Heartbreak Hotel and I set about producing this new album ‘ Tribute to Michael Jackson a Legend and a Warrior. I hope you appreciate this tribute from my heart. Thanks to all those who have supported me in the works.

Thank you Michael Jackson for inspiring me with your excellent musical works and your dazzling performances. RIP Michael Joseph Jackson The Greatest Entertainer of All Time.”

By Clinark – “The Reggae Torch”

Footage below is from the creative process of recording and some of the mixing of Clinarks tribute to Michael Jackson a legend and a warrior album recorded at Sting Ray Studios In England with Mafia n Fluxy, Stanley Andrew and Carlton Dillie Mcleod  @ the mixing desk – “They Don’t Care About Us” and “Heal the World” song clips

Clinark – Bermudians.com/clinark

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#Bermuda #JohnLennon #DoubleFantasy #TributeCD 2012 @BermudaLennon

April 14, 2012 Published by

Bermuda John Lennon Tribute album where Bermudians and International Artists pay tribute to the late, great Beatle’s musician.

The CD  produced by Tony Brannon and the Ride the Wave Group will be released worldwide on June 21st 2012. It will coincide with the Unveiling of the Graham Foster Sculpture that celebrates John’s days in Bermuda.

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Born Jamericans – Warning Sign @deliciousvinyl

April 4, 2012 Published by

Born Jamericans was a reggae/hip hop duo formed in Washington, D.C., popular in the 1990s. The group comprised Norman “Notch” Howell and Edley “Shine” Payne. Notch’s voice is smooth and melodic, while Shine’s is rougher and tends more toward toasting. Their debut album, Kids from Foreign, was released in 1994 on the hip hop label Delicious Vinyl, and following its success the group toured with Buju Banton, Shabba Ranks, Zhane, and Shai, and toured Japan with Shinehead and Mad Lion. In 1996, they contributed the soundtrack to the film Kla$h. The duo’s second album, released in 1997, featured guest appearances from Mad Lion, Shinehead, and Johnny Osbourne. Both albums were chart successes in the United States.

‘Warning Sign’ was Shot In Bermuda

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I’ll Be There – Michael Jackson Cover by Clinark feat. Adele Harley

April 3, 2012 Published by

Nurture Projects Music Presents the Official Music Video for Clinark’s Reggae cover of the Jackson 5 classic, ‘I’ll Be There’ which features on Clnark’s album – A tribute to Michael Jackson – A legend and a Warrior. This 20 Track album has now resulted in 2 nominations for Best British Album and Best Newcomer for the Britsh Reggae ndustry Award (BRIA) 2012. Single:

I’ll Be There Style: Lovers Rock/Reggae Clinark feat. Adele Harley Release Date: August 2009 Format: Digital Download & CD single Duration: 4.17 Label: Nurture Projects Music Distributor: Nurture Projects Distribution Singer, songwriter, musician and producer,

The Jackson 5 were one of my favourite groups as a youth. I was just harping back to those days and sang a long a bit to the song and then my manager, Juliet Edwards heard it and said I should record it. By the time I had the first demo vocal I was driven and by the time I had finished, Dillie and Mafia and Fluxy and Stanley Andrews had built this amazing track and to top it all Adele Harley came through with amazing vocals. – Clinark

Credits Drums: Dave Fluxy Heywood, Bass: Leroy Mafia Heywood, Riddim and Lead Guitar: Stanley Andrews. Backing Vocals: Adele Harley, Recording Engineer: Carlton Dillie Mcleod, Mixed at Stingray Studio by: Carlton Dillie McLeod, Recorded at Stingray Studio UK, Produced by Clinark, Mafia and Fluxy Executive Producer: Clinark Dill, Nurture Projects Music. Mastered by Kevin Reeves at UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NYC. Written by B. Gordy/W. Hutch/B. West/H. Davis Published by JOBETE MUSIC/ EMI MUSIC

Clinark

Clinark became known as ‘The Reggae Torch’ after a line in his song ‘Inspirational Prayer’ 

I just re-ignited the torch, as one of your soldiers, during the many trials and tribulations that I’ve been through. – Clinark

ADELE HARLEY ~ COME INTO MY LIFE~ DEBUT ALBUM 2010
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Adele Harley was born in the UK. She is an accomplished musician, playing various instruments as well as singing in a variety of bands. She is also nominated Best Female vocalist for a BRIA 2012. Not only is she a singer/songwriter in her own right, she has also toured the world as a session singer, singing and supporting acts such as Corrine Bailey Rae, Betty Wright and numerous others. Heavily influenced by Reggae/ and Lovers Rock as a teenager, it was inevitable she would hook up with local reggae artists and collaborations which lead to her working and debuting in 08 with producers Leroy Mafia & Dave Fluxy with the single ‘No One` Adele also sings on the R&B to Reggae/Strictly vocals compilations.

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Slanger & Roach Killa – High Grade – Royal Flush Riddim – @MadrigalMusique

March 25, 2012 Published by

Bermuda’s own Slanger & Roach Killa have a featured piece “High Grade” in the amazing dubplate “Royal Flush Riddim“ by the independent French Label “Madrigal Musique” – un label français indépendant créé par les membres du groupe West Sound en 2002, afin de sortir leur premier album : “Pour l’amour du rap”

https://blog.bermudians.com/2012/03/24/royal-flush-madrigal-musique-riddim-killa-mix/

@MadrigalMusique Royal Flush Riddim

March 24, 2012 Published by

Bermuda’s own Slanger & Roach Killa are among the featured artists in the dubplate by the independent French Label “Madrigal Musique” 

  1. Black Warrior – Billing A Vibe
  2. Dignitary Stylish – Royal Girls
  3. Jah Jah – See You Lady
  4. Kimanda – Watch Di Way
  5. King Mee – Questions
  6. Mr Diamond Ft Mexican – When Me Rise
  7. Natty King – Turn It Up
  8. Lutan Fyah – Love Alone
  9. Prophecy Izis – Secure Yuh Health
  10. Ras Niyah – Liberation Prayer
  11. Sky I Ft Jah Blaze – Bless The Herbs
  12. Slanger ft Roach Killa – High Grade (17:20 mins)
  13. Tidal – All Over Again
  14. Wild Life – Mi Nation
  15. Echo One – Un Battement
  16. Samba K – S’En Sortir
  17. Ti Layon – Faut Stopper La Violence

Madrigal Musique RiddimKilla.com

Madrigal Musique est un label français indépendant créé par les membres du groupe West Sound en 2002, afin de sortir leur premier album : “Pour l’amour du rap”

Depuis sa création, le label est à l’origine de projets très diversifiés :

  • Les compilations Madrigal Twister 1 & 2 regroupant de nombreux artistes francophones (Labo, Double Identité, CO2, Hannibal Mitch, Mai Kash, Owax, V-Rus, Simba, Rachid Wallas, Slave Farm, Gapozé, Prince d’Arabee, Siko Niaramy, Samsoul…)

  • La sortie des albums de Foodj, Baxter, B-Loo (membres du groupe Westsound) mais aussi V-Rus, Blacksad (en cours de réalisation) ou encore Sine Qua Non

  • La collaboration avec des artistes hip-hop africains, projet matérialisé par la sortie de la compilation Madrigal Africa regroupant de nouveau de nombreux artistes (NSB, Krimeur, Dragon Star, Phenomen, Sanga, Marjinal Impact…)

@MadrigalMusique Royal Flush Riddim

March 24, 2012 Published by

Bermuda’s own Slanger & Roach Killa are among the featured artists in the dubplate by the independent French Label “Madrigal Musique” 

  1. Black Warrior – Billing A Vibe
  2. Dignitary Stylish – Royal Girls
  3. Jah Jah – See You Lady
  4. Kimanda – Watch Di Way
  5. King Mee – Questions
  6. Mr Diamond Ft Mexican – When Me Rise
  7. Natty King – Turn It Up
  8. Lutan Fyah – Love Alone
  9. Prophecy Izis – Secure Yuh Health
  10. Ras Niyah – Liberation Prayer
  11. Sky I Ft Jah Blaze – Bless The Herbs
  12. Slanger ft Roach Killa – High Grade (17:20 mins)
  13. Tidal – All Over Again
  14. Wild Life – Mi Nation
  15. Echo One – Un Battement
  16. Samba K – S’En Sortir
  17. Ti Layon – Faut Stopper La Violence

Madrigal Musique RiddimKilla.com

Madrigal Musique est un label français indépendant créé par les membres du groupe West Sound en 2002, afin de sortir leur premier album : “Pour l’amour du rap”

Depuis sa création, le label est à l’origine de projets très diversifiés :

  • Les compilations Madrigal Twister 1 & 2 regroupant de nombreux artistes francophones (Labo, Double Identité, CO2, Hannibal Mitch, Mai Kash, Owax, V-Rus, Simba, Rachid Wallas, Slave Farm, Gapozé, Prince d’Arabee, Siko Niaramy, Samsoul…)

  • La sortie des albums de Foodj, Baxter, B-Loo (membres du groupe Westsound) mais aussi V-Rus, Blacksad (en cours de réalisation) ou encore Sine Qua Non

  • La collaboration avec des artistes hip-hop africains, projet matérialisé par la sortie de la compilation Madrigal Africa regroupant de nouveau de nombreux artistes (NSB, Krimeur, Dragon Star, Phenomen, Sanga, Marjinal Impact…)

@CollieBuddz interview @Montreality

March 16, 2012 Published by

In this Interview with Montreality, Collie speaks about:
– His story (0:14)
– The type of student he was at school (0:49)
– Jobs he’s had as a teenager growing up (1:39)
– What he spent his 1st big paycheck on (2:07)
– The key to success (2:34)
– What he would call his book, if he were to write one (3:09)
– What he has in his pockets (3:43)
– Artists he would like to collaborate with (3:51)
– Music he’s been listening to (5:27)
– His one & only tattoo (5:51)
– What keeps him motivated (6:23)
– His very 1st paid show (6:52)
– The energy at his live shows (7:42)

 

MONTREALITY (The Urban Authority across Canada)

Stalwart Sound #Dubplates @SoundCloud

February 29, 2012 Published by
https://soundcloud.com/hecklersphoenix/stalwart-sound-dubplate-madness-4-sound-clash-ics-2014

soundcloud.com/stalwartbda

Stalwart Sound was a concept two brothers from Bermuda had for many years before it’s actual inception. Growing up in the island of Bermuda J-Groove and Jah-Son were exposed to the whole spectrum of reggae/sound system culture from an early age and began talking about one day getting in to the sound business themselves.

Early in 2001 both time and finances allowed just that and they began the building process acquiring both equipment and dubplates. From there they had a few local dates in Bermuda but their desire was to reach a more Global audience so they began the first live internet radio show from the tiny island of Bermuda.

That radio show introduced them to their current team member and close friend DJ FRIES who still plays alongside them locally and internationally to this day.

Stalwart has toured overseas in Canada, Germany and the United States and in December 2005 they won their first local sound clash (Lord Of The Ringz) to be shortly followed by an international victory in March 2006 (Checkmate) and their first overseas win in May 2007 (Philly Link Up).

The name “Stalwart” means as Luciano says “Strong and firm and always predominant” and that is the Stalwart motto and pledge. 

Stalwart Sound facebook | instagram

https://www.mixcloud.com/JGROOVEBDA/
https://www.mixcloud.com/JGROOVEBDA/j-grooves-90s-hip-hop-mix-vol-6/

UZIMON @ Two Boots of Brooklyn, NYC @uzimonthegun

February 16, 2012 Published by

The Full Watts Rocksteady Review with Special Guests UZIMON and MILTON HENRY @ Two Boots of Brooklyn (514 2nd S Brooklyn, NYC) pay tribute to the GOLDEN YEARS of REGGAE – serving up 2 sets of crucial classics.

Massive hits by: Alton Ellis, The Heptones, The Techniques, Justin Hinds and The Dominos, Joe Higgs and more!

February 12, 2012 @ 2 Boots Brooklyn.

Drums: Eddie Ocampo
Bass: Steve Capecci
Riddim Guitar: Brett Tubin
Lead Guitar: Justin Rothberg
Keys: Gideon Blumenthal
Vocals/Melodica/Sax: Tim Schletter
Vocals: Tavo Arawak
Vocals: Mani Arawak

Filmed and edited by: Stephen Parker

Full Watts featuring Uzimon “HARD…SO HARD” / Ticklah “Bettah Version”

Available on 7″ Vinyl and Digital Download (via I-tunes, Amazon, Spotify, Emusic, etc.)

http://channeltubes.bandcamp.com/album/hard-so-hard-bettah-version

Produced by Brett Tubin and Victor Axelrod

Uzimon

 

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